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The problem of output feedback stabilization of a class of under-actuated benchmark nonlinear systems is discussed. The proposed method utilizes an extended high gain observer (EHGO)-based sliding mode control (SMC) technique to control a class of nonlinear systems which may have unstable zero dynamics. Starting with Lagrangian model of the system and using a suitable coordinate transformation, a generalized normal form representation is derived which decouples the system into an internal and external dynamics. The internal dynamics is utilized to derive an auxiliary system and the full-order EHGO thus obtained is used for estimation of derivative(s) of the system output that are further used in design of an output feedback control law. It is shown that the proposed output feedback controller stabilizes the system and convergence of estimated states is demonstrated with suitable selection of observer parameters. The proposed control scheme is applied to a benchmark nonlinear system, namely inertia wheel pendulum (IWP), in order to demonstrate the efficacy of the technique by simulation.
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Khalid, N., Memon, A.Y. Output Feedback Control of a Class of Under-Actuated Nonlinear Systems Using Extended High Gain Observer. Arab J Sci Eng 41, 3531–3542 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-016-2144-0
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